Dean of Student Support and Equity

The Dean oversees Student Support for Academics within the residential academy. Oversight encompasses all aspects related to the students’ academic experience from initial placement and scheduling to ongoing academic support throughout the students’ three years at the Academy. The Dean also guides the Academy’s efforts to make certain every student is known, challenged and supported academically in equitable ways. Inherent in this role is the willingness and ability to collaborate with, gather and consider input from students, parents and staff, including faculty. In addition, the Dean will collaborate with the Principal, the Dean of Academics and Equity, and the Dean of Scholars to support the Academy’s mission.

The internationally recognized Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) develops creative, ethical leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. As a teaching and learning laboratory created by the State of Illinois, IMSA enrolls academically talented Illinois students (grades 10-12) in its advanced, residential college preparatory program. It also serves thousands of educators and students in Illinois and beyond through innovative instructional programs that foster imagination and inquiry

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive teaching and learning environment. Through a model of Equity and Excellence, IMSA has committed to advancing equity in STEM education and representation and creating a diverse, inclusive community of global citizens who can realize their full potential and execute our mission to advance the human condition.

This position will support IMSA's Equity and Excellence work by ensuring the delivery of quality, equitable, and inclusive support while promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of people and perspectives collaborating at IMSA to ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific minds that advance the human condition.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manage Student Information System (Powerschool) through an equity lens

Schedule students in collaboration with the Dean of Academics

Manage and store grades

Monitor instructor input of comments and grades

Provide training and support of system

Coordinate placement testing and placement of incoming students in collaboration with the faculty, CACs and principal office team

Supervise and Evaluate

College and Academic Counselors, Registrar, and administrative staff supporting the CAC office

Informational Resource Center staff

Learning support staff: Learning Strategies Coordinator and Assistant, Writing Center staff, instructional coach(es)

Administrative Assistant shared with others in the Principal’s Office

Attendance/CAC Secretary

Evaluate a portion of the faculty as assigned by the Principal and Chief Academic Officer

Academic Support through an equity lens

Observe patterns in academic achievement

Review and approve continued enrollment of students at end of each semester

Create and manage student academic plans in collaboration with the CAC for all students on academic probation

Supervise and collaborate with the learning support team on the implementation of these plans.

Lead the student strategies team, focusing on ongoing support and monitoring of potential at risk students

Review and approve extended absences in collaboration with the chief student affairs officer

Review and approve grade appeals

Manage student/faculty grade issues

Oversee budget

Student accommodations

Lead family meetings to determine appropriate and reasonable accommodations for all students including residential and academic requests

Collaborate with the Director of Residence Life and School Nurse to coordinate and implement appropriate living accommodations

Collaborate with the learning support team to coordinate and implement appropriate learning accommodations

Maintain documentation of accommodation and evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions,

Make recommendations to the families and residential and academic support teams as needed to revise accommodations to best meet evolving student needs

Primary contact for escalated (post-faculty contact) parental concerns

Investigate and address issues

Coordinate with the Dean of Academics with related concerns

Facilitate the implementation of Equity and Excellence for student support

Review existing policies and their impact on students within the classroom through an equity lens

Implement policies and accountability plans related to the scope of this position through an equity lens

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The Required qualifications for this position include:

Advanced degree; Education field preferred;

Minimum of five years teaching, counseling, or administration at the high-school or college level;

Significant leadership experience in secondary or higher education;

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals and diverse populations

Ability to work independently, resolve issues, seek help when needed, and work on concurrent projects

Proficient with computerized accounting software including configuration and utilization

Experienced user of common computer hardware (e.g. laptops), office productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Office, budget software), mobile devices (e.g. phone), and common peripherals (e.g. printers, others…)

Must possess a valid driver’s license

Ability to travel as needed

Bilingual in Spanish desired.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in an office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. Substantial time is spent working on a computer. This role generally requires mobility, written and verbal communication, hearing and visual capabilities, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, loading, unloading and moving materials/boxes weighing up to 50 pounds. However, reasonable accommodations, including assistive technology, may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform such requirements.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This position is a full-time, exempt, 12-month, employment-at-will position. Salary regionally commensurate with training and experience in like-institutions with a range of $103,145 to $126,000. IMSA offers a comprehensive state benefits package (major medical, dental, vision, and prescription) with rates found here, a generous paid time off plan, and a retirement plan through the State University Retirement System (SURS). SURS is reciprocal with other Illinois public retirement systems such as the Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois (TRS) and the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, or national origin. This policy also includes the handicapped and all disabled Vietnam era veterans. IMSA utilizes only job-related criteria in making decisions concerning applicants and employees.

12 mnth Regular Full-Time